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Olivia Munn reveals her battle with aggressive breast cancer

At the age of 43, actress Olivia Munn bravely shared with her fans on Instagram that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, which would prove to be very aggressive. She also described her medical journey over the past few months, including a double mastectomy.

The diagnosis of her breast cancer came two months after an apparently normal mammogram, but with a worrying result that took the star completely by surprise. Further tests were carried out, and the results confirmed that the actress was suffering from an aggressive, rapidly progressing form of cancer.

In a moving message shared on Instagram, Olivia Munn revealed in detail the procedures she had undergone in recent months, including four surgical procedures, including a double-mastectomy.

Through her post, the actress hopes that sharing her story will bring comfort, inspiration and support to others in a similar situation, guiding them on their own journey.

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Note that Olivia Munn made a striking appearance on the red carpet at the most recent Oscars, looking more ravishing than ever!

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Neve Campbell returns for Scream 7!

Neve Campbell, famous for her iconic role as Sidney Prescott in Scream, returns to the horror franchise after leaving the saga due to salary disagreements. Fans who have followed her character since the original 1996 film are delighted at her return, coming after several changes to the franchise in recent months!

Campbell shared the news on Instagram, expressing her excitement at reprising the role of Sidney Prescott, signaling the end of the disagreements that had kept her away from the franchise. Campbell, who testifies to a deep admiration and passion for the character and story of Scream, said she was very happy and proud that the showrunners had respectfully invited her to bring Sidney back to the screen, which really thrilled her.

In the seventh film in the Scream series, there will be a major change in the creative team. Kevin Williamson will take the director’s chair for the very first time. He wrote the screenplay for all three films in the original series and is, for all intents and purposes, the designer of the entire Scream universe and its cult characters.

The collaboration between Williamson and Campbell suggests a possible return to the roots of the franchise, which has been rocked by the departures of two new stars who had brought new life to it: Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega.

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It’s worth noting that Melissa Barrera’s departure from the franchise caused controversy, and Jenna Ortega decided to leave shortly after Barrera due to scheduling conflicts linked to her commitment to Wednesday at Netflix. A decision that fit well in terms of timing… while the Barrera controversy was in full swing, let’s face it.

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Adam Sandler shows up unannounced at a local basketball game

Adam Sandler suddenly appeared at a London basketball game to play with the youngsters!

Sandler showed up spontaneously at the Kensington Leisure Center, wearing a Hawaiian shirt, gray sweatpants and bright red shoes, to show off his moves on the court… and take a few selfies.

Sandler, 57, has been known to appear like this on the basketball court, and is used to doing just that in New York, according to Internet users.

“He goes to local courts all the time. He does this all the time in New York, it’s like he’s a regular!” said some Internet users on social networks when they saw the images of Sandler.

Good old Sandler, always full of surprises!

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Outraged, Lady Gaga comes to Dylan Mulvaney’s defense

Lady Gaga, a staunch defender of trans people, has highlighted and denounced the hateful attacks directed at Dylan Mulvaney.

These negative reactions emerged after Gaga and Mulvaney shared a joint publication celebrating International Women’s Day, triggering controversy and an avalanche of hate messages towards Dylan Mulvaney.

Mulvaney received a flood of hate messages after sharing a video on social networks. In the video, the two artists expressed their joy at the event, and the resulting reactions drew the ire of Lady Gaga.

The singer stated categorically that the messages written were hatred and not negative reactions as, according to her, reported by a media outlet, which she accuses of downplaying the situation.

Gaga, followed by more than 56 million followers on Instagram, thus highlighted the discrimination and intolerance faced by transgender people. Gaga continued her plea by urging everyone to adopt a stance of acceptance, warmth and understanding towards the transgender community.

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Dylan Mulvaney had been the victim of a strong transphobic reaction the first time around by many Americans following a Bud Light marketing campaign for March Madness. Bud Light, previously targeted by the Republican right, including the MAGA movement, last year, recorded a 17.3% drop in sales in Q4 2023 due to its decision to choose Mulvaney in its advertising campaign.

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It happened on a… March 13

2020

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates steps down from the company’s board to focus on philanthropic activities.

2019

US grounds all Boeing 737 Max aircraft after bans by others countries following the plane type’s second crash in Ethiopia.

2014

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier”, directed by Joe Johnston, starring Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson, premieres in Los Angeles.

2013

Pope Francis is elected in the papal conclave to succeed Pope Benedict XVI.

2004

Luciano Pavarotti performs in his last opera at New York Metropolitan Opera’s “Tosca”.

1971

FLQ terrorist Paul Rose given a life sentence for the non-capital murder of Quebec Labour Minister Pierre Laporte during the October Crisis of 1970.

1916

Manitoba the first province to vote for prohibition of alcoholic beverages.

1639

Cambridge College renamed Harvard in honour of clergyman John Harvard.

1634

First meeting of what would become the Academie Francaise in Paris at the house of Valentin Conrart.

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The United States was preparing for a nuclear war in Ukraine

CNN has revealed details of US preparations for a possible nuclear war in 2022, as tensions between Russia and Ukraine reached a climax, causing concern in Eastern Europe.

Biden administration officials were deeply concerned about the possibility of Russia using a tactical nuclear weapon against Ukraine. Preventive measures were quickly put in place in response to worrying intelligence, with the fear that Russia would regard the loss of territory, including Kherson, as an existential crisis. Had this proved to be the case, it would have marked the first nuclear strike since the Second World War, when Hiroshima and Nagasaki were bombed.

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Sensitive intelligence gathering by the US and its allies, combined with Ukraine’s advance into Russian-occupied territory in Kherson in late summer 2022, raised concerns. There were fears that Russia would perceive this loss as a threat to its territorial integrity, especially after Putin’s statements that Kherson was part of Russia. There were also fears of an escalation in the use of nuclear weapons.

The Biden administration did not base its assessment solely on hypothetical scenarios, but on concrete information pointing to an increased level of risk. In particular, a false story propagated by the Kremlin about a dirty bomb in Ukraine reportedly raised fears that Russia might use the story as a pretext to launch a nuclear strike against the country it was seeking to invade.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley contacted their Russian counterparts directly to express U.S. concerns.

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The U.S. National Security Council held a series of meetings between late summer and fall 2022.

The purpose of these meetings was to devise contingency plans to prevent, deter or respond to indications of imminent nuclear strikes by Russia.

U.S. officials said they had never observed any attempts by Russia to mobilize nuclear forces, because of the difficulty for the U.S. government to detect such mobilization.

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It happened on a… March 12

2020

NHL announces the pausing of the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2012

“The Hunger Games” directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Jennifer Lawrence premieres in Los Angeles.

2011

A reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant melts and explodes and releases radioactivity into the atmosphere a day after Japan’s earthquake.

2009

Financier Bernard Madoff pleads guilty in New York to scamming $18 billion, the largest in Wall Street history.

2002

Animated film “Ice Age” directed by Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha, with voices by Denis Leary and John Leguizamo premieres.

1974

“Wonder Woman” debuted on ABC-TV. The show later went to CBS-TV.

1951

The comic strip “Dennis the Menace” appeared for the first time in newspapers across the country.

1930

Ghandi began his 300 km march to the sea that symbolized his defiance of British rule over India.

1918

Moscow becomes capital of revolutionary Russia.

1894

Coca-Cola was sold in bottles for the first time in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

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Scarlett Johansson as Katie Britt stole the show on SNL

On the latest episode of Saturday Night Live, Scarlett Johansson’s standout performance as Senator Katie Britt caught the attention of critics and viewers alike!

Johansson’s sketch was a satire of the senator’s strange, over-the-top response to Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech on March 7, made from a kitchen. Scarlett Johansson’s caricature of Britt was superb!

Meet the real Katie Britt:

A very good parody!

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Of course, Scarlett Johansson’s performance quickly went viral.

Johansson is married to Saturday Night Live cast member Colin Jost… so he probably didn’t have too much trouble convincing the superstar to join his team for this great bit!

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Al Pacino goes viral by botching his Oscar presentation

At the 96th Academy Awards, where the most prestigious prize is Best Picture, the evening was marked by an unexpected event.

Film legend Al Pacino had the honor of presenting the coveted award. However, Pacino caused confusion by quickly announcing the winning film, without even mentioning the nine other films nominated in the same category!

When he took the stage, 83-year-old actor Al Pacino was warmly applauded by his peers…

…who were then surprised!

During his announcement, the actor began by pointing out that ten excellent films were in the running, but failed to mention each of the nominated films individually, a usual practice during this type of announcement.

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However, Pacino immediately opened the envelope, then said, “My eye sees Oppenheimer!”

This presentation created a lot of public reaction, with Al Pacino quickly going viral after that moment!

Online reactions oscillated between humor, fascination and confusion, with many wondering whether this was either a rehearsed joke or an honest mistake on Pacino’s part.

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In an interview with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, Oscar night host Jimmy Kimmel joked about the situation, humorously suggesting that Al Pacino may never have watched an awards ceremony before!

Al Pacino himself has won an Oscar and been nominated nine times during his career.

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Illumination confirms The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2!

A new animated Super Mario Bros. film will be released in cinemas in April 2026!

The first Nintendo-Illumination collaboration, which grossed $1.3 billion worldwide and was the second-highest-grossing film of 2023, was a huge success, to say the least.

Mario Day 2024, celebrated by fans worldwide on March 10, was the perfect time to unveil the new project. Nintendo’s Shigeru Mikamoto and Illumination’s Chris Meledandri announced the big news!

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Miyamoto, who didn’t reveal any details of the story, hinted that the Mushroom Kingdom might play a bigger part in the adventure…

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Can The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 do better than its predecessor?